§ Mr. Lewisasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what approaches he has received from the British Radio Valve Manufacturers' Association on the question of Purchase Tax on television cathode-ray tubes; the nature of the submissions made to him, his reply; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. H. BrookeOn 9th December my right hon. Friend received a letter from the Association asking that the tax be removed from cathode-ray tubes, and that he should discuss the matter with their representatives. I am arranging to do so on his behalf.